Private Jet Charter Port Vila (VLI) to Luganville (SON)

Fly privately from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON), a 271 km (146 nm) flight, from 42m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,100 all-in.

Distance: 271 km
Fastest: 42m
From: $4,100
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Port Vila to Luganville?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
51m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
47m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
47m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
46m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
45m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
44m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 03m
Est. price
$4,100
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	51m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	47m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	47m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	46m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	45m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	44m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 03m	Non-stop	$4,100$2,000 – $6,200	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Port Vila to Luganville non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 271 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 12m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 53m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 58m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 46m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 47m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 46m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Port Vila to Luganville in local time

Take off from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) at about 10:42 local time, after 42m in the air. Luganville is on the same time as Port Vila.

Return flight: Luganville to Port Vila

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Port Vila or Luganville right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Port Vila to Luganville price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $3,900; December is the dearest at about $4,700.

$4.7kDec: about $4,700
$4.6kJan: about $4,600
$4.5kFeb: about $4,500
$4.1kMar: about $4,100
$4.2kApr: about $4,200
$3.9kMay: about $3,900
$3.9kJun: about $3,900
$4.1kJul: about $4,100
$4.1kAug: about $4,100
$4.1kSept: about $4,100
$4.2kOct: about $4,200

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Port Vila to Luganville on your date.

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My dates are flexible

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $10,400
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 23m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 51m door to door

You save 2h 28m each, 9h 51m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Port Vila to Luganville cost?

$4,100 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $6,200 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Bauerfield International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Santo Pekoa International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureBauerfield International Airport (VLI)Port Vila, Vanuatu ArrivalSanto Pekoa International Airport (SON)Luganville, Vanuatu

Fastest flight time: 42mUp to 19 passengers

Port Vila to Luganville, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Port Vila to Luganville cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 271 km flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Luganville (SON) range from about $4,100 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Port Vila to Luganville by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 42m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Port Vila to Luganville non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 271 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Port Vila to Luganville?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Port Vila to Luganville?

About $6,200 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Port Vila to Luganville?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $3,900 and December about $4,700. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Port Vila to Luganville

These jets can fly the 271 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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